Further traces of Covid-19 have been found in wastewater samples taken in Christchurch, Rotorua and Queenstown, along with Wellington. The Ministry of Health said weak positive results have been detected, but there is a low risk to the wider community. READ MORE:* From apprehension to acceptance: Pasifika councillor gets Covid-19 jab* Covid-19: Flight Centre boss defends controversial calls to open international borders* Covid-19: Traces of Covid-19 found in wastewater treatment plant in Wellington“There is no risk of infection from Covid-19 in wastewater,” the ministry said. More wastewater samples were taken after traces of Covid-19 were found in a wastewater treatment plant in Wellington’s Moa Point last weekend. The number of sites has steadily expanded and the Institute of Environmental Science Research (ESR) now does regular wastewater testing across sites in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua, Hamilton and Queenstown.

Source: Stuff May 20, 2021 00:52 UTC